Explore your inner classical
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by VoyageChicago, an online magazine. This is my first interview! Thank you to VoyageChicago for giving me an opportunity to talk about Tonal Diversions Music and...
by Lori Archer Sutherland · Published September 28, 2017 · Last modified August 25, 2019
It’s been a while since I’ve done a review post and thought it was time to do another. Please note that I’m an Amazon affiliate, so purchases made via Amazon links to benefit the...
I attended the first-ever Chicago Clarinet Symposium this weekend at Northeastern Illinois University. It was two days filled with everything clarinet: master classes, concerts, vendor displays and sample instruments. I enjoyed my time there....
Chamber music / Music appreciation
by Lori Archer Sutherland · Published January 24, 2015 · Last modified August 28, 2019
In mid-January, my thoughts inevitably turn to spring. I don’t mind winter to some extent (and this year has been so much better than last year’s Big Bucket of Suck), but spring is my...
Instrumental solos / Music appreciation
by Lori Archer Sutherland · Published February 25, 2014 · Last modified May 28, 2019
(Third in a three-part series. For part one, click here. For part two, click here) From the melancholy of the previous movement, we fly into the third movement with exuberance! It’s a tough call...